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The meeting, chaired by PHF President Mohiuddin Wani, was attended by Ad Hoc Committee Chairman Olympian Islahuddin Siddiqui, Olympian Hasan Sardar, Pakistan’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Dr. Faisal, Prime Minister’s Coordinator Sardar Yasir Ilyas, Chairman Higher Education Commission Dr. Niaz, Chairman Inter Board Committee Ghulam Abbas Mullah, Chief Collector Customs Maqsood Abbasi, Chairman Federal Board Dr. Akram, PTCL Chief Marketing Officer Saif, Jazz Chief Operating Officer Syed Ali Nasir, and Shifa International’s Coordinator Muhammad Mubeen, among others.
Describing it as a defining moment for Pakistan hockey, the PHF leadership stated that instead of relying on temporary measures, the federation is implementing a long-term strategy to establish a self-sustaining, transparent, and globally competitive system. The roadmap is based on three core pillars: institutional transparency, data-driven talent identification, and professional management of the federation.
A key component of the reform agenda focuses on restoring democratic governance within PHF. The committee has approved a 90-day roadmap under which hockey clubs across the country will undergo strict scrutiny. A panel comprising legal experts, chartered accountants, and sports governance specialists will review clubs’ financial transparency and operational activities. After completion of the process, a verified voters’ list will be made public to ensure fair and independently monitored elections within six to nine months.
To rebuild the talent pipeline, PHF is launching a nationwide talent hunt programme. Under-14 and Under-16 trials will be conducted at school level in collaboration with the Federal Board and the Inter Board Committee of Chairmen, with digital profiling to assess player performance. At the university level, the Higher Education Commission will sponsor a premier inter-university championship to serve as a feeder system for the junior national team.
To strengthen financial sustainability, PHF has entered into major corporate partnerships. A three-year Corporate Revival Partnership has been signed with PTCL under which the PTCL National Hockey League will be organized. Jazz will assist in digital modernization and enhancing fan engagement through advanced technological platforms.
On the infrastructure front, efforts are underway to acquire used astro-turf facilities from the Netherlands and Australia for installation in underprivileged districts, facilitated through diplomatic channels. Pakistan Customs has announced the formation of new departmental teams in Karachi and Lahore to revive departmental hockey, while Shifa International Hospital will provide medical support services to players.
The federation will be restructured into six professional departments including Human Resources, Finance, Marketing, Sports Medicine, High Performance, and International Liaison. Hockey legends Islahuddin Siddiqui, Hasan Sardar, and Samiullah will oversee team management, with a target to bring Pakistan into the top 10 of global rankings within 24 months, secure an Asian Games medal, and achieve Olympic qualification.
PHF has also launched a 120-day emergency action plan that includes initiation of club scrutiny and audits, implementation of agreements with educational bodies, shortlisting of an international coach, and verification of the electoral college.
The federation leadership expressed confidence that the reform-driven approach would restore Pakistan hockey’s lost stature and place it back on the international stage.The meeting, chaired by PHF President Mohiuddin Wani, was attended by Ad Hoc Committee Chairman Olympian Islahuddin Siddiqui, Olympian Hasan Sardar, Pakistan’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Dr. Faisal, Prime Minister’s Coordinator Sardar Yasir Ilyas, Chairman Higher Education Commission Dr. Niaz, Chairman Inter Board Committee Ghulam Abbas Mullah, Chief Collector Customs Maqsood Abbasi, Chairman Federal Board Dr. Akram, PTCL Chief Marketing Officer Saif, Jazz Chief Operating Officer Syed Ali Nasir, and Shifa International’s Coordinator Muhammad Mubeen, among others.
Describing it as a defining moment for Pakistan hockey, the PHF leadership stated that instead of relying on temporary measures, the federation is implementing a long-term strategy to establish a self-sustaining, transparent, and globally competitive system. The roadmap is based on three core pillars: institutional transparency, data-driven talent identification, and professional management of the federation.
A key component of the reform agenda focuses on restoring democratic governance within PHF. The committee has approved a 90-day roadmap under which hockey clubs across the country will undergo strict scrutiny. A panel comprising legal experts, chartered accountants, and sports governance specialists will review clubs’ financial transparency and operational activities. After completion of the process, a verified voters’ list will be made public to ensure fair and independently monitored elections within six to nine months.
To rebuild the talent pipeline, PHF is launching a nationwide talent hunt programme. Under-14 and Under-16 trials will be conducted at school level in collaboration with the Federal Board and the Inter Board Committee of Chairmen, with digital profiling to assess player performance. At the university level, the Higher Education Commission will sponsor a premier inter-university championship to serve as a feeder system for the junior national team.
To strengthen financial sustainability, PHF has entered into major corporate partnerships. A three-year Corporate Revival Partnership has been signed with PTCL under which the PTCL National Hockey League will be organized. Jazz will assist in digital modernization and enhancing fan engagement through advanced technological platforms.
On the infrastructure front, efforts are underway to acquire used astro-turf facilities from the Netherlands and Australia for installation in underprivileged districts, facilitated through diplomatic channels. Pakistan Customs has announced the formation of new departmental teams in Karachi and Lahore to revive departmental hockey, while Shifa International Hospital will provide medical support services to players.
The federation will be restructured into six professional departments including Human Resources, Finance, Marketing, Sports Medicine, High Performance, and International Liaison. Hockey legends Islahuddin Siddiqui, Hasan Sardar, and Samiullah will oversee team management, with a target to bring Pakistan into the top 10 of global rankings within 24 months, secure an Asian Games medal, and achieve Olympic qualification.
PHF has also launched a 120-day emergency action plan that includes initiation of club scrutiny and audits, implementation of agreements with educational bodies, shortlisting of an international coach, and verification of the electoral college.
The federation leadership expressed confidence that the reform-driven approach would restore Pakistan hockey’s lost stature and place it back on the international stage.
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